View previous proof versions in the proofing viewer

You can view a previous version of a proof if one exists. Previous versions are locked by default. You cannot add comments or change a decision on a locked version.

NOTE
The information described in this article is available only with the Web Proofing Viewer and only when reviewing video or static proofs.

Access requirements

Expand to view access requirements for the functionality in this article.
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Adobe Workfront package Any
Adobe Workfront license Any
Proof role Reviewer, Reviewer & approver, Author, Moderator
Proof Permission Profile Manager or higher
Access level configurations Edit access to Documents

For information, see Access requirements in Workfront documentation.

View previous proof versions in the proofing viewer

  1. Go to the project, task, or issue that contains the document, then select Documents.

  2. Find the proof you need, then click Open proof.

  3. In the upper-left corner of the proofing viewer, click the name of the proof.

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  4. In the list that appears, click the version you want to view.

  5. (Optional) To unlock the version if you want users to be able to add comments or change a decision, if you have rights to do so, click the Unlock icon in the left panel, then click Yes, unlock. For more information, see Lock or unlock a proof.

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